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AY62 BFO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

306,021 mi
Last recorded306,021 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 306,021 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 282,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 256,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 235,564 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering heavy.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 234,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil filler cap missing.

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering heavy.

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 212,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure right hand lamp. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 212,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure right hand lamp. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 187,463 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 187,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 184,304 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 179,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust to gearbox bracket cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2016 160,950 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 152,356 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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AY62 BFO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY62 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY62 BFO registered?

AY62 BFO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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